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Unlocking efficiency, scalability, and security across sectors through optimized cloud infrastructure management solutions.

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How CWPP Enhance Cloud Security: A Comprehensive Guide

Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, offering unmatched flexibility and efficiency. But with this transformation comes a growing set of security challenges that can no longer be addressed by traditional methods. As organizations increasingly rely on the cloud, ensuring the security of workloads becomes paramount. This is where Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPPs) step in. Designed to secure applications, services, and data across complex cloud environments, CWPPs are the backbone of modern cloud security.

This guide explores how CWPPs can bolster your cloud security strategy, highlighting their features, benefits, and their synergy with tools like CIEM (Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management).

WHAT ARE CWPPS?

CWPPs are security platforms designed to provide visibility, control, and protection for workloads in hybrid, multi-cloud, and containerized environments. Unlike traditional security tools that focus on perimeter defenses, CWPPs focus on securing workloads—the applications, services, and data that run on cloud infrastructure.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF CWPPS:

Workload-Centric Security: Focused on securing individual workloads rather than just the infrastructure.

Platform Agnosticism: Operates seamlessly across on-premises, public cloud, and hybrid environments.

Scalability: Designed to handle the dynamic scaling of cloud resources.

Automation: Leverages automation for threat detection and response to keep up with the speed of cloud operations.

THE NEED FOR CWPPS IN MODERN CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS

As organizations adopt complex cloud architectures, traditional security measures often fall short. This gap necessitates a shift to workload-focused security to address unique risks such as:

Distributed Architectures: Applications are often spread across multiple environments, increasing the attack surface.

Containerization and Microservices: The use of containers and microservices introduces new vulnerabilities that traditional tools cannot address.

Rapid Deployment Cycles: Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines demand security solutions that operate at the same speed.

Sophisticated Threats: Advanced persistent threats (APTs) and zero-day vulnerabilities target cloud workloads with increasing precision.

CORE FEATURES OF CWPPS

CWPPs are equipped with robust features that address the unique challenges of cloud security. These features provide a comprehensive framework for securing workloads:

1. RUNTIME PROTECTION

Monitors workloads in real-time to detect and respond to threats.

Provides continuous monitoring for anomalies and potential breaches.

2. APPLICATION CONTROL

Enforces policies that ensure only authorized applications and processes run in your cloud environment.

Reduces the risk of malware or unauthorized scripts.

3. VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT

Identifies and prioritizes vulnerabilities in workloads.

Integrates with CI/CD pipelines to fix issues before deployment.

4. FILE INTEGRITY MONITORING (FIM)

Tracks changes to critical files and configurations, alerting teams to potential tampering.

5. IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT (IAM) INTEGRATION

Works with tools like CIEM to enforce least-privilege access and monitor user behavior.

6. COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Provides automated compliance checks for standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

BENEFITS OF CWPPS FOR CLOUD SECURITY

The adoption of CWPPs can significantly enhance the security posture of an organization. Here are some of the most impactful benefits:

1. Enhanced Visibility

CWPPs provide a unified view of workloads across all environments, enabling organizations to monitor their entire cloud infrastructure effectively.

2. REDUCED RISK OF BREACHES

By focusing on securing workloads, CWPPs minimize the attack surface and proactively mitigate threats.

3. IMPROVED EFFICIENCY

Automation reduces the burden on security teams, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives rather than manual tasks.

4. SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

CWPPs integrate easily with existing tools, such as CIEM platforms, to create a cohesive security strategy.

5. COST-EFFECTIVE SECURITY

Proactively addressing vulnerabilities and threats can reduce the financial impact of breaches and compliance fines.

HOW CWPPS COMPLEMENT CIEM

Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) focuses on managing access permissions and ensuring that users and applications operate with the least privileges necessary. Together, CIEM and CWPPs create a robust security framework:

Identity-Based Security: CIEM ensures secure access, while CWPPs protect workloads from unauthorized actions.

Unified Monitoring: Combined, they provide a holistic view of user behavior and workload activity.

Incident Response: CIEM can identify anomalous access patterns, while CWPPs mitigate workload-related threats, ensuring faster response times.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A CWPP

Selecting the right CWPP for your organization involves evaluating several factors to ensure the solution meets your unique requirements:

1. CLOUD COMPATIBILITY

Ensure the CWPP supports your cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid environments.

2. SCALABILITY

Look for platforms that can scale with your organization’s growth and workload expansion.

3. INTEGRATION CAPABILITIES

The CWPP should integrate seamlessly with existing tools like CIEM, SIEM, and DevOps pipelines.

4. AUTOMATION FEATURES

Automation is critical for keeping up with the fast-paced nature of cloud operations.

5. THREAT INTELLIGENCE

Opt for solutions that leverage real-time threat intelligence for proactive defense.

IMPLEMENTING CWPPS: BEST PRACTICES

To maximize the benefits of a CWPP, follow these best practices during implementation:

1. DEFINE CLEAR OBJECTIVES

Understand your organization’s security goals and align CWPP capabilities accordingly.

2. PERFORM A RISK ASSESSMENT

Identify and prioritize the workloads and applications that require the most protection.

3. INTEGRATE WITH EXISTING TOOLS

Leverage existing CIEM and IAM solutions to create a cohesive security strategy.

4. ADOPT A CONTINUOUS MONITORING APPROACH

Use CWPP’s runtime protection features to monitor workloads continuously.

5. TRAIN YOUR TEAMS

Ensure security teams are well-versed in the platform’s features and capabilities.

CHALLENGES IN ADOPTING CWPPS

While CWPPs offer significant benefits, organizations may encounter challenges during adoption. Awareness of these obstacles can help teams navigate them effectively:

Complexity of Multi-Cloud Environments: Managing security across diverse cloud providers can be daunting without proper planning.

Resource Constraints: Smaller organizations may struggle to allocate the resources needed for implementation.

Integration Issues: Ensuring seamless integration with legacy systems and tools requires careful coordination.

Skill Gaps: Lack of expertise in cloud security can hinder effective CWPP adoption.

THE FUTURE OF CWPPS IN CLOUD SECURITY

The evolution of cloud security continues to accelerate, and CWPPs are poised to play a critical role in this journey. Emerging trends include:

AI and Machine Learning: Enhancing threat detection and automating responses with greater precision.

Zero Trust Architectures: Integrating CWPPs into zero trust frameworks for comprehensive security.

Improved Developer Collaboration: Bridging the gap between security and development teams to ensure security is integrated from the ground up.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Cloud Workload Protection Platforms are indispensable in today’s cloud-driven world. By addressing the unique challenges of securing workloads, CWPPs offer organizations the ability to operate confidently and securely. For CIEM enthusiasts, understanding and integrating CWPPs can enhance your security strategy, ensuring that workloads and entitlements work in harmony to mitigate risks effectively.

As cloud environments grow more complex, CWPPs provide the tools necessary to stay ahead of evolving threats. By adopting these platforms and following best practices, organizations can achieve a robust security posture that supports innovation and growth.

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Klassische Cyber-Versicherungen gibt es zwar schon länger, aber nicht in dieser Form: Bitdefender-MDR-Kunden erhalten bei Sicherheitsvorfällen mit Folgen für den Geschäftsbetrieb eine Kompensation bis zu einer Million US-Dollar. Bitdefender bietet seinen MDR-Kunden ein neues Programm für eine garantierte Kompensation nach einem Cybereinbruch in die IT. Das Angebot ist Ergebnis einer Partnerschaft mit Cysurance. Das neue Programm sieht eine finanzielle Entschädigung von bis zu einer Million US-Dollar bei Sicherheitsvorfällen mit Folgen für den Geschäftsbetrieb vor. Das Cybersecurity-Garantieprogramm für Unternehmen, die Bitdefender Managed-Detection-and-Response (MDR)-Services nutzen, ist ab sofort verfügbar. Keine Zusatzkosten für die Versicherung Die Cysurance-Zertifikatsgarantie bietet sofortigen finanziellen Schutz ohne zusätzliche Kosten für neue oder bestehende Kunden von Bitdefender MDR oder Bitdefender MDR PLUS. Bitdefender hat bei der Zertifikation seiner MDR-Angebote eng mit Cysurance zusammengearbeitet, um sicherzustellen, dass die Kontrollmechanismen korrekt umgesetzt werden. Die Cybersecurity-Kompensation deckt Compliance- sowie regulatorische Defizite, rechtliche Haftung und finanzielle Verluste nach einem Vorfall ab. „Cysurance hat die MDR-Services von Bitdefender auf ihre Fähigkeit zertifiziert, die Wahrscheinlichkeit, den Schweregrad und die Folgen von Cybervorfällen zu reduzieren. Die Gefahrenlandschaft wird immer komplexer, und Unternehmen müssen Vertrauen in die Tools haben, die kritische Assets schützen. Zudem benötigen sie auch den Zugang zu Geldmitteln, die nach einem Sicherheitsvorfall die Wiederherstellung finanzieren“, sagt Kirsten Bay, Mitbegründerin und CEO von Cysurance. Cyberkriminalität kann jedes Unternehmen treffen Eine wachsende Zahl von Unternehmen aller Branchen ist von Cyberkriminalität betroffen – beispielsweise vom Kompromittieren geschäftlicher E-Mails, dem Diebstahl von Zugangsdaten, von Malware, Phishing und Schwachstellen in Plattformen. In einer 2024 durchgeführten internationalen Umfrage unter mehr als 1.200 IT- und Sicherheitsexperten in Unternehmen mit 1.000 oder mehr Mitarbeitern gaben mehr als die Hälfte der Befragten an, in den letzten 12 Monaten von Datenlecks betroffen gewesen zu sein. 57,1 Prozent aller Befragten hatten in den letzten zwölf Monaten einen Fall einer Offenlegung oder eines Zugriffs auf Daten zu verzeichnen. Das ist ein Anstieg von 6 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahr. In Deutschland wuchs die Zahl in den letzten zwölf Monaten noch stärker: von 48,5 Prozent in 2023 auf 61,2 Prozent in 2024 – also um 12,7 Prozent. „Wir wollen stets erstklassige MDR-Dienste anbieten, die Unternehmen dabei helfen, sicher zu bleiben. Durch unsere Partnerschaft mit Cysurance ermöglichen wir unseren Kunden auch im Ernstfall die notwendige Rückversicherung durch ein finanzielles Auffangnetz ohne zusätzliche Kosten“, sagt Andrei Pisau, Vice President Managed Detection and Response Services bei der Bitdefender Business Solutions Group, Bitdefender. MDR bringt die Experten mit Bitdefender MDR bietet kontinuierliche Überwachung, Erkennung und Reaktion auf Bedrohungen, Threat Hunting, Empfehlungen von Analysten und eine Beratung in Sicherheitsfragen. Die Dienste werden zentral über die Bitdefender GravityZone-Plattform verwaltet. Diese einheitliche Sicherheits- und Risikoanalyseplattform umfasst fortschrittlichen Endpunktschutz, einschließlich Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) und Cloud-Sicherheit, einschließlich der GravityZone CSPM+, einem leistungsstarken Angebot, welches Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) und Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) kombiniert.     Passende Artikel zum Thema Read the full article

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Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management Market Growing Trends, Business Growth, Size, Future Scope, Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast to 2028

Microsoft (US), CyberArk (US), Palo Alto Networks (US), Check Point (Israel), Zscaler (US), BeyondTrust (US), Rapid7 (US), CrowdStrike (US), SailPoint (US), Saviynt (US), Orca Security (US), EmpowerID (US), Senhasegura (Brazil), Sysdig (US), NextLabs (US), Britive (US), StrongDM (US), Solvo (Israel), Ermetic (US). Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) Market by Offering (Solution,…

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Understanding CIEM, CIAM, and Their Place in the IAM Ecosystem

Managing identities and access rights is crucial for organizations of all sizes. This article delves into the key differences between Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) and Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), their relationship with the broader Identity and Access Management (IAM) industry, and how they connect with Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity…

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The truth prevails as Mpati Commission-ordered forensic probe vindicates Harith

Harith General Partners is satisfied that the truth has finally prevailed in the years-long, sustained and malicious campaign to taint it with allegations of malfeasance. This comes after the forensic investigation commissioned by the PIC concluded in its final report that there was no evidence to support the damaging allegations made more than 5 years ago by a Senior Member of Parliament. The report vindicates Harith which has had to operate under a human-made cloud of suspicion, peppered with sporadic, gratuitous, false and unfair political attacks on its brand and reputation. Harith welcomes the fact that the Public Investment Corporation and Government Employees Pension Fund commissioned investigation has made findings that align precisely with every aspect of what we have consistently told South Africans all along; that Harith has been scrupulous in all its dealings with the PIC and the GEPF.

The forensic probe was commissioned jointly by the PIC and the GEPF, in fulfilment of recommendations by the Mpati Commission into the affairs of the PIC. It has now returned with findings that respond directly, adequately and finally to each of the questions the Mpati Commission felt needed further investigation, namely;

“To examine the entire PAIDF [Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund] initiative to determine that all monies due to both parties [PIC and GEPF] have been paid and properly accounted for” [Page 435. Para 66 of the Commission report]

“To determine whether any monies due to overcharging or any other malpractice should be recovered” [Page 435. Para 66 of the Commission report]

“The board of the PIC should examine whether the role played by either Mr Moleketi and Mr Mahloele breached their fiduciary duties or the fit and proper test required of a director in terms of the Companies Act” [Page 435. Para 67 of the Commission report]

In a letter summing up the report’s findings on all these questions, the PIC and GEPF have informed Harith that: “The investigation found that there was no evidence to support the allegations that were made with regard to Harith General Partners and Harith Fund Managers”.

Harith welcomes the forensic investigation findings, and now considers the allegations of impropriety against it, in their various iterations, to be now well and truly ventilated. This latest probe is the fifth process that has looked into these matters, with Harith’s full cooperation, and with none of them making any findings of wrong-doing against the company. The full gambit of processes that have looked into and disposed of these allegations is;

The Mpati Commission; whose outcomes raised a number of unwarranted questions without making any firm findings against Harith, Mr Tshepo Mahloele, and Mr Jabulani Moleketi. Instead of making firm findings, the commission recommended a joint-forensic probe by the PIC and the GEPF.

The Constitutional Court case of UDM v Lebashe and others; which among others found that the UDM and Mr Bantu Holomisa ���…did not provide any shred of evidence of actual misconduct, corruption and self-dealing” [UDM v Lebashe judgment, para 59], and “The applicants were not entitled to wantonly defame the respondents under the pretext that they were executing a constitutional duty…it was not for the public benefit to publish the unverified defamatory information” [UDM v Lebashe judgment, para 62]

The South African Venture and Private Capital Association (SAVCA); concluded; “ The committee is of the view that the legal and fee structures set out in the fund terms are in line with industry standards.” And “The committee found no contravention of the SAVCA Code of Conduct based on the information contained in the PIC report and the evidence received from Harith.”

Harith’s own forensic investigation conducted by Crowe Forensics SA and Advocate Terry Motau SC; It investigated the Harith fees structure for the PAIDF PAIDF 1 and PAIDF 2 and found it to be “Comparable at the relevant time period with other Private Equity funds in the industry”. It concluded: “Harith [has] not yet earned any incentive fees – any allegation that the Fund Managers have earned “rich rewards” in regard to incentive fees (carried interest) is therefore without substance. Based thereon, it is therefore apparent that the allegations set out in the PIC Report in regard to the Harith fee structures (for PAIDF 1 and PAIDF 2) are unfounded”

PIC and GEPF joint forensic report; which was ordered by the Mpati Commission and whose outcomes are contained in the latest report.

“Harith operates in the highly-regulated financial services sector, so we are no strangers to, and are quite comfortable with heightened scrutiny. Our line of business requires the utmost fidelity to those who entrust us with their funds and investments. That’s why throughout these processes that have ensued since these allegations were first raised, we have been fully cooperative and played open-cards at every stage”, said Harith CEO Sipho Makhubela. “This is therefore not a case of Harith being “cleared” by the forensic probe. It is a case of the forensic probe arriving at the only logical destination of the truth-seeking exercise that any conscientious investigation was inevitably destined to reach; a finding that the truth has been on our side all along” – added Makhubela

Throughout all these processes, Harith’s detractors have been able to wantonly, and with no consequence, continue to cast aspersions on a lawfully established and legitimately operating corporate entity, exacting an incalculable toll on the company, its brand, credibility in the market, employees, shareholders, investors, as well as business and financial relationships. Throughout this saga, the callous campaign to destroy Harith and the reputations of Messrs Mahloele and Moleketi was thinly-masked as an exercise of political or parliamentary “oversight”, and insults hurled at them became the trading stock of a politician and his entity who were seeking to shore-up their dimming prospects. Those politicians and their fellow-travellers who gave their lies currency and buoyancy now crawl back into the woodwork, while the victims of their sustained slander are left to repair the extensive damage they wrought on their reputations and brands. The kind of brand and character assassination Mr Holomisa and his ilk embarked upon in the past five years is a sinister perversion of political and constitutional oversight and checks and balances!

Yet, even through this period, Harith was not cowered, and continued to focus on its vision of harnessing Africa’s capital muscle towards the development of socio-economically impactful infrastructure across the continent, an undertaking that was made infinitely harder by this economic sniping campaign. Harith considers this sordid chapter closed, and places its trust in the discerning people of South Africa and the continent, who know too well that “lies have short legs”.

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GCP GCVE Is Generally Available In VMware Cloud Foundation

GCVE Documentation

VMware Cloud Foundation on Google Cloud VMware Engine(GCVE or GCP GCVE) is generally accessible, there is no better moment to migrate your VMware workloads to Google Cloud in order to save money and take advantage of a cutting-edge  cloud computing environment. Today, Google Cloud we are happy to announce the following in collaboration with Broadcom:

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) support is now offered at a commitment price that is approximately 20% less.

You may maintain your VMware investments by transferring your on-premises VCF licences to GCVE in a flexible manner thanks to licence portability entitlement support for VCF. With a three-year prepayment commitment, you will be able to purchase a VE1 node that enables mobility for up to 35% less1 than the prior rate, which included VMware licences.

Several new GCVE node kinds to suit your workload requirements at a reasonable price; in fact, GCVE (with VCF) can save you up to 30% compared to Azure VMware Solution.

Together with no-cost proof of concept and trial costs, commercial incentives up to 40% of GCVE first-year expenditure can be used as further migration and consumption incentives.

Convertible commitments enabling mid-term switching between various GCVE node types and alternative compute platforms such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Compute Engine.

Assistance with VMware Cloud Foundation

VMware  Cloud Foundation is now fully supported by GCP GCVE thanks to a cooperation with Broadcom. VCF is an all-inclusive platform that combines VMware’s management and application infrastructure capabilities with its compute, storage, and network virtualization capabilities. Apart from the pre-existing cloud infrastructure elements in GCVE, such vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and HCX, VCF encompasses other novel functionalities like Aria Suite Enterprise and Aria Operations for Networks Enterprise.

With the use of these Aria features, application performance and resource utilisation can be optimised for better application health, higher performance, and effective capacity management. Comprehensive monitoring, analytics, and insights are also provided.

Portability of VMware Cloud Foundation licence

Customers wishing to transfer the value of their current or prospective VMware Cloud Foundation licence investments to Google Cloud frequently contact us. They are happy to announce support for VCF licence portability entitlement in GCP GCVE, working with Broadcom. Put simply, you can apply already purchased VCF licences and just pay Google for the VMware Engine service and infrastructure when you choose GCVE commitment types that support portability.

You can potentially save money by bringing your own VCF subscriptions to GCP GCVE instead of having to pay for new licences, which is an advantage over earlier pricing structures. For instance, on a three-year prepayment commitment, you may buy a VE1 node that enables mobility for up to 35% less than the prior rate, which included VMware licences.

The first cloud service provider to deliver a unique VCF-integrated solution that allows licence mobility for VCF is Google  Cloud. By using Google Cloud, you can take advantage of Google’s infrastructure’s scalability, security, and innovation while getting the most out of your VMware investments.

GCVE Google Cloud

Customers have often expressed a need to support a variety of VMware workloads with improved capacity shaping in order to save expenses over time. Google Cloud unveiled the ve2-standard-128, Google’s initial node type on the VE2 node platform, earlier this year.

Google  Cloud is thrilled to present ve2-mega form family today. The 51.2 TB raw data storage and 3.2 TB cache capacity of the ve2-mega shapes are approximately 2.7 times more than those of the ve1. Two additional hyperconverged node types in the family are now available:

96 hyperthreads in ve2-mega-96 (about 1.3 times more than ve1-standard-72).

ve2-mega-128 boasts 128 hyperthreads, almost 1.7 times more than ve1-standard-72.

Additionally, ve2-standard-96, which has 48 cores and 96 hyperthreaded cores, is now available. 25.6 TB of raw data storage is included with ve2-standard forms.

Google Cloud are currently introducing two additional storage-only node types, ve2-standard-so with 25.6 TB raw data storage and ve2-mega-so with 51.2 TB raw data storage, for workloads with high storage requirements. The NVMe storage available in Google’s hyperconverged node types is also available in GCP GCVE storage-only node types, which are priced less.

You can add storage-only node types to your current GCVE clusters to easily and affordably increase your storage capacity. You don’t need to manage any external connectors or mounts to enjoy the same lightning-fast speed and simplicity of use.

Fresh financial savings coupled with obligations

With new one- and three-year term commitments, GCP GCVE now provides increased discounting for its VE1 and VE2 license-included node platforms:

VE1 nodes: rates are 22% less than they were previously.

VE2 nodes:

Discount of 37% for commitments made in advance for a year (formerly 30% for VE1)

For three-year prepayment contracts, there is a 55% discount (formerly 50% for VE1).

GCVE Pricing

These adjustments save a significant amount of money. For instance, a three-year prepaid commitment for ve1-standard-72 in us-central1 (Iowa) costs $3.60 per hour, while Azure’s AV36P three-year reserved instance in the “Central US” location costs $5.17 per hour (a reduction of around 30%)*.

Substantial rewards for lowering TCO

Clients seeking to relocate their VMware workloads to GCP GCVE seek a notable decrease in both budgetary and technical obstacles. In order to meet this need, Google Cloud collaborated closely with a number of Google cloud important service providers, and we are happy to announce:

Free consultations and proof of concept for clients, provided by Google cloud associates and financed by Google Cloud

For new clients signing a Flex or Enterprise Agreement with Google  Cloud:

Incentives for migration services: up to 25% of the additional net expenditure for the first year allocated to migration services. Several partners hold certifications for providing migration services.

Incremental consumption incentives lower customers’ total cost of ownership (TCO) as they transition their VMware workloads. Up to 15% in extra credits are awarded for incremental net usage of GCVE in the first year. Convertible obligations

What is gcve in google cloud

GCP GCVE is Google  Cloud VMware Engine. Google Cloud allows you execute VMware workloads on its infrastructure. You may relocate on-premise VMs to the cloud without changing your apps.

Simplified migration: Migrating VMs to the cloud without reworking saves time and money.

Scalability and agility: Google  Cloud’s infrastructure lets you scale resources up or down.

GCVE Architecture

When clients migrate their workloads to GCP GCVE, they frequently modify the architecture of those workloads to utilise different Google Cloud features. They haven’t been able to exploit their current GCVE obligations for these use cases, though. Google Cloud are thrilled to introduce new convertible three-year GCP GCVE commitments to support this flexibility.

For an extra fee, you can convert a portion of your commitments to other GCVE alternatives or services like Compute Engine or GKE. As an illustration:

Using dynamically scaled web-facing servers on Compute Engine or GKE, you can expand VMware setups.

You can switch between multiple GCVE node types with the flexible VE2 node platform in GCVE, which optimises resource utilisation by matching workloads to the most appropriate infrastructure as your architecture changes.

For information on costs and local availability, get in touch with a Google  Cloud sales representative.

Keep checking back for more, and save the GCP GCVE release notes to your bookmarks for updates. More information is available on thier Google  Cloud VMware Engine website. If you’d like to see what a migration would entail for you, register for Google’s complimentary exploration & assessment offer.

What isGCVE?

GCP GCVE is Google Cloud VMware Engine. It lets you execute VMware workloads on Google Cloud infrastructure as a managed service. This allows you to transfer on-premises VMs to Google Cloud without changing your apps.

GCVE is a viable alternative for enterprises who need VMware for their workloads yet desire the cloud’s scalability, agility, and cost reductions. It can also construct a hybrid cloud architecture with on-premises and cloud workloads.

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The truth prevails as Mpati Commission-ordered forensic probe vindicates Harith

Harith General Partners is satisfied that the truth has finally prevailed in the years-long, sustained and malicious campaign to taint it with allegations of malfeasance. This comes after the forensic investigation commissioned by the PIC concluded in its final report that there was no evidence to support the damaging allegations made more than 5 years ago by a Senior Member of Parliament. The report vindicates Harith which has had to operate under a human-made cloud of suspicion, peppered with sporadic, gratuitous, false and unfair political attacks on its brand and reputation. Harith welcomes the fact that the Public Investment Corporation and Government Employees Pension Fund commissioned investigation has made findings that align precisely with every aspect of what we have consistently told South Africans all along; that Harith has been scrupulous in all its dealings with the PIC and the GEPF.

The forensic probe was commissioned jointly by the PIC and the GEPF, in fulfilment of recommendations by the Mpati Commission into the affairs of the PIC. It has now returned with findings that respond directly, adequately and finally to each of the questions the Mpati Commission felt needed further investigation, namely;

“To examine the entire PAIDF [Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund] initiative to determine that all monies due to both parties [PIC and GEPF] have been paid and properly accounted for”

“To determine whether any monies due to overcharging or any other malpractice should be recovered”

“The board of the PIC should examine whether the role played by either Mr Moleketi and Mr Mahloele breached their fiduciary duties or the fit and proper test required of a director in terms of the Companies Act”

In a letter summing up the report’s findings on all these questions, the PIC and GEPF have informed Harith that: “The investigation found that there was no evidence to support the allegations that were made with regard to Harith General Partners and Harith Fund Managers”.

Harith welcomes the forensic investigation findings, and now considers the allegations of impropriety against it, in their various iterations, to be now well and truly ventilated. This latest probe is the fifth process that has looked into these matters, with Harith’s full cooperation, and with none of them making any findings of wrong-doing against the company. The full gambit of processes that have looked into and disposed of these allegations is;

The Mpati Commission; whose outcomes raised a number of unwarranted questions without making any firm findings against Harith, Mr Tshepo Mahloele, and Mr Jabulani Moleketi. Instead of making firm findings, the commission recommended a joint-forensic probe by the PIC and the GEPF.

The Constitutional Court case of UDM v Lebashe and others; which among others found that the UDM and Mr Bantu Holomisa “…did not provide any shred of evidence of actual misconduct, corruption and self-dealing” [UDM v Lebashe judgment, para 59], and “The applicants were not entitled to wantonly defame the respondents under the pretext that they were executing a constitutional duty…it was not for the public benefit to publish the unverified defamatory information” [UDM v Lebashe judgment, para 62]

The South African Venture and Private Capital Association (SAVCA); concluded; “ The committee is of the view that the legal and fee structures set out in the fund terms are in line with industry standards.” And “The committee found no contravention of the SAVCA Code of Conduct based on the information contained in the PIC report and the evidence received from Harith.”

Harith’s own forensic investigation conducted by Crowe Forensics SA and Advocate Terry Motau SC; It investigated the Harith fees structure for the PAIDF PAIDF 1 and PAIDF 2 and found it to be “Comparable at the relevant time period with other Private Equity funds in the industry”. It concluded: “Harith [has] not yet earned any incentive fees – any allegation that the Fund Managers have earned “rich rewards” in regard to incentive fees (carried interest) is therefore without substance. Based thereon, it is therefore apparent that the allegations set out in the PIC Report in regard to the Harith fee structures (for PAIDF 1 and PAIDF 2) are unfounded”

PIC and GEPF joint forensic report; which was ordered by the Mpati Commission and whose outcomes are contained in the latest report.

“Harith operates in the highly-regulated financial services sector, so we are no strangers to, and are quite comfortable with heightened scrutiny. Our line of business requires the utmost fidelity to those who entrust us with their funds and investments. That’s why throughout these processes that have ensued since these allegations were first raised, we have been fully cooperative and played open-cards at every stage”, said Harith CEO Sipho Makhubela.

“This is therefore not a case of Harith being “cleared” by the forensic probe. It is a case of the forensic probe arriving at the only logical destination of the truth-seeking exercise that any conscientious investigation was inevitably destined to reach; a finding that the truth has been on our side all along” – added Makhubela

Throughout all these processes, Harith’s detractors have been able to wantonly, and with no consequence, continue to cast aspersions on a lawfully established and legitimately operating corporate entity, exacting an incalculable toll on the company, its brand, credibility in the market, employees, shareholders, investors, as well as business and financial relationships. Throughout this saga, the callous campaign to destroy Harith and the reputations of Messrs Mahloele and Moleketi was thinly-masked as an exercise of political or parliamentary “oversight”, and insults hurled at them became the trading stock of a politician and his entity who were seeking to shore-up their dimming prospects. Those politicians and their fellow-travellers who gave their lies currency and buoyancy now crawl back into the woodwork, while the victims of their sustained slander are left to repair the extensive damage they wrought on their reputations and brands. The kind of brand and character assassination Mr Holomisa and his ilk embarked upon in the past five years is a sinister perversion of political and constitutional oversight and checks and balances!

Yet, even through this period, Harith was not cowered, and continued to focus on its vision of harnessing Africa’s capital muscle towards the development of socio-economically impactful infrastructure across the continent, an undertaking that was made infinitely harder by this economic sniping campaign. Harith considers this sordid chapter closed, and places its trust in the discerning people of South Africa and the continent, who know too well that “lies have short legs”.

Robert Bailey

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The truth prevails as Mpati Commission-ordered forensic probe vindicates Harith

Harith General Partners is satisfied that the truth has finally prevailed in the years-long, sustained and malicious campaign to taint it with allegations of malfeasance. This comes after the forensic investigation commissioned by the PIC concluded in its final report that there was no evidence to support the damaging allegations made more than 5 years ago by a Senior Member of Parliament. The report vindicates Harith which has had to operate under a human-made cloud of suspicion, peppered with sporadic, gratuitous, false and unfair political attacks on its brand and reputation. Harith welcomes the fact that the Public Investment Corporation and Government Employees Pension Fund commissioned investigation has made findings that align precisely with every aspect of what we have consistently told South Africans all along; that Harith has been scrupulous in all its dealings with the PIC and the GEPF.

The forensic probe was commissioned jointly by the PIC and the GEPF, in fulfilment of recommendations by the Mpati Commission into the affairs of the PIC. It has now returned with findings that respond directly, adequately and finally to each of the questions the Mpati Commission felt needed further investigation, namely;

“To examine the entire PAIDF [Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund] initiative to determine that all monies due to both parties [PIC and GEPF] have been paid and properly accounted for”

“To determine whether any monies due to overcharging or any other malpractice should be recovered”

“The board of the PIC should examine whether the role played by either Mr Moleketi and Mr Mahloele breached their fiduciary duties or the fit and proper test required of a director in terms of the Companies Act”

In a letter summing up the report’s findings on all these questions, the PIC and GEPF have informed Harith that: “The investigation found that there was no evidence to support the allegations that were made with regard to Harith General Partners and Harith Fund Managers”.

Harith welcomes the forensic investigation findings, and now considers the allegations of impropriety against it, in their various iterations, to be now well and truly ventilated. This latest probe is the fifth process that has looked into these matters, with Harith’s full cooperation, and with none of them making any findings of wrong-doing against the company. The full gambit of processes that have looked into and disposed of these allegations is;

The Mpati Commission; whose outcomes raised a number of unwarranted questions without making any firm findings against Harith, Mr Tshepo Mahloele, and Mr Jabulani Moleketi. Instead of making firm findings, the commission recommended a joint-forensic probe by the PIC and the GEPF.

The Constitutional Court case of UDM v Lebashe and others; which among others found that the UDM and Mr Bantu Holomisa “…did not provide any shred of evidence of actual misconduct, corruption and self-dealing” [UDM v Lebashe judgment, para 59], and “The applicants were not entitled to wantonly defame the respondents under the pretext that they were executing a constitutional duty…it was not for the public benefit to publish the unverified defamatory information” [UDM v Lebashe judgment, para 62]

The South African Venture and Private Capital Association (SAVCA); concluded; “ The committee is of the view that the legal and fee structures set out in the fund terms are in line with industry standards.” And “The committee found no contravention of the SAVCA Code of Conduct based on the information contained in the PIC report and the evidence received from Harith.”

Harith’s own forensic investigation conducted by Crowe Forensics SA and Advocate Terry Motau SC; It investigated the Harith fees structure for the PAIDF PAIDF 1 and PAIDF 2 and found it to be “Comparable at the relevant time period with other Private Equity funds in the industry”. It concluded: “Harith [has] not yet earned any incentive fees – any allegation that the Fund Managers have earned “rich rewards” in regard to incentive fees (carried interest) is therefore without substance. Based thereon, it is therefore apparent that the allegations set out in the PIC Report in regard to the Harith fee structures (for PAIDF 1 and PAIDF 2) are unfounded”

PIC and GEPF joint forensic report; which was ordered by the Mpati Commission and whose outcomes are contained in the latest report.

“Harith operates in the highly-regulated financial services sector, so we are no strangers to, and are quite comfortable with heightened scrutiny. Our line of business requires the utmost fidelity to those who entrust us with their funds and investments. That’s why throughout these processes that have ensued since these allegations were first raised, we have been fully cooperative and played open-cards at every stage”, said Harith CEO Sipho Makhubela.

“This is therefore not a case of Harith being “cleared” by the forensic probe. It is a case of the forensic probe arriving at the only logical destination of the truth-seeking exercise that any conscientious investigation was inevitably destined to reach; a finding that the truth has been on our side all along” – added Makhubela

Throughout all these processes, Harith’s detractors have been able to wantonly, and with no consequence, continue to cast aspersions on a lawfully established and legitimately operating corporate entity, exacting an incalculable toll on the company, its brand, credibility in the market, employees, shareholders, investors, as well as business and financial relationships. Throughout this saga, the callous campaign to destroy Harith and the reputations of Messrs Mahloele and Moleketi was thinly-masked as an exercise of political or parliamentary “oversight”, and insults hurled at them became the trading stock of a politician and his entity who were seeking to shore-up their dimming prospects. Those politicians and their fellow-travellers who gave their lies currency and buoyancy now crawl back into the woodwork, while the victims of their sustained slander are left to repair the extensive damage they wrought on their reputations and brands. The kind of brand and character assassination Mr Holomisa and his ilk embarked upon in the past five years is a sinister perversion of political and constitutional oversight and checks and balances!

Yet, even through this period, Harith was not cowered, and continued to focus on its vision of harnessing Africa’s capital muscle towards the development of socio-economically impactful infrastructure across the continent, an undertaking that was made infinitely harder by this economic sniping campaign. Harith considers this sordid chapter closed, and places its trust in the discerning people of South Africa and the continent, who know too well that “lies have short legs”.

Eva Henke

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What Is Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)?

Managing identities and privileges in cloud environments is known as cloud infrastructure entitlement management, or CIEEM. Understanding which access entitlements are present in cloud and multi cloud systems is the first step in CIEM's mission. Next, it aims to detect and reduce risks associated with entitlements that give users more access than is appropriate.  Security teams can control cloud identities and entitlements and implement the least-privileged access principle to cloud infrastructure and resources by using CIEM solutions. Businesses can lower their cloud attack surface and minimize access risks caused by granting too many permissions with the use of CIEM solutions. 

Why Is CIEM Important to Your Cloud Security Strategy?

Static self-hosted or on-premises infrastructure is subject to access controls thanks to traditional identity and access management (IAM) solutions. The cloud infrastructure, services, and apps that businesses use are becoming more dynamic and transient than their on-premises counterparts as more businesses shift to the cloud. 

To assist enterprises in enforcing granular IAM policies, cloud service providers Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud offer distinctive, native, cloud-based controls. Companies using a multicloud strategy may find it difficult to manage entitlements for each cloud environment because different cloud environments don't naturally integrate. Cloud security teams can manage all entitlements across multicloud settings and comprehend access risk with the aid of a CIEM solution. 

Security and risk management experts can find information on implementing technologies that facilitate the efficient administration of cloud infrastructure entitlements in the Managing Privileged Access in Cloud Infrastructure publication. The publications illustrate how security teams should utilize CIEM to detect and prioritize issues related to access control across public clouds and other infrastructure resources. Together, they define the fundamental meaning of CIEM.

What Are the Components of CIEM?

The four primary pillars of CIEM are advanced analytics, entitlement visibility, rightsizing permissions, and compliance. Knowing whether entitlements are present in your environment is the first step towards managing entitlements and reducing entitlement risks. To do this, CIEM tools automatically examine configurations, rules, and policies related to access control in order to ascertain:

Which rights are in place.

What each user, human or machine, is entitled to do in light of those rights.

Depending on their rights, which machine and human users can access whatever cloud resource.

CIEM tools identify entitlements and then evaluate them to see if the access capabilities they grant are the least essential to accomplishing the goal of the workload. Administrators can manually remedy the issue if CIEM tools inform them when an entitlement grants excessive access. Additionally, the technologies have the ability to automatically modify entitlements, enabling teams to function effectively in expansive settings. 

The entitlement evaluations carried out by CIEM tools rely on sophisticated analytics driven by machine learning in addition to user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA), as opposed to generic rules and conditions. Although CIEM is not just focused on compliance, its tools may automatically determine whether entitlements meet compliance criteria, allowing entitlements to be aligned with compliance requirements. Additionally, they are able to identify cases of "drift," in which configuration changes cause entitlements that were previously compliant to no longer be compliant. Having a more secure platform to enforce least-privileged access credentials across cloud providers and resources is the ultimate goal. 

How Is CIEM Used?

With the use of cutting-edge methods like machine learning, CIEM enables enterprises to suggest the least privileges for a specific type of activity.  For instance, a user might ask to access a production computer via SSH in order to examine an environment variable or confirm a configuration setting. To complete the task, the user might ask for temporary access to an SSH key pair. The user's request is approved by the security team, who then advises them to obtain the keys through an SSO provider. The user's access to the resources is revoked when they complete the necessary tasks, and they are unable to use those keys to access the computer ever again. 

How Does CIEM Improves Cloud Security?

According to the least privilege concept, entitlements are made up of effective permissions that are assigned by the cloud provider (IAM policies) to users, workloads, and data so they can carry out essential operations. Permissions can be readily overallocated to users or workloads in the absence of adequate entitlement monitoring and security enforcement.

Conclusion

Security teams may control cloud identities and entitlements and apply the least-privileged access concept to cloud infrastructure and services by employing CIEM solutions. By employing CIEM solutions, Brigita Business Solutions could assist you.

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Cloud Security Market Expected To Achieve Lucrative Growth By 2030

The global cloud security market size is projected to reach USD 75.26 billion by 2030, and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 13.1% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research Inc. Growth of the market can be attributed to the rising global interconnection of enterprises that need secure and scalable solutions. Cloud security, which deals with both localized and global cyber risks, emerges as a crucial driver, offering enterprises the ability to navigate interconnected digital ecosystems effectively. Organizations are rapidly moving operations to the cloud to improve adaptability, expansion, and cost efficiency.

As the volume of sensitive data in cloud environment grows, the need to secure these digital assets fuels demand for robust cloud security solutions. Cloud security solutions handle specific issues, protecting against cloud-native risks like configuration errors, data breaches, and unauthorized access to data. The increasing threat landscape needs specific security measures, driving the growth of the market. 

Moreover, the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework blends network security operations with wide-area networking (WAN) capabilities to address enterprises' dynamic and secure access needs. Cloud security solutions adapt to SASE principles by offering secure access from any place and at any time. The cloud's convergence of networking and security reflects the changing needs of modern businesses. Cloud security solutions have broad incident response capabilities, allowing enterprises to swiftly identify, investigate, and fix threats.

Future cloud security methods will depend significantly on continuous identification, monitoring, and behavioral analytics. Cloud security systems are widely adopting real-time monitoring of user behaviors, network activity, and system interactions. Enhanced threat intelligence platforms will be vital for cloud security over the forecast period. These systems collect information from various sources, such as global threat sources and industry-specific intelligence.

The growing and dynamic nature of data protection and cybersecurity rules presents uncertainties that limit the growth of the market. With a lack of awareness about evolution of regulations and the way they operate, organizations are hesitant to invest heavily in cloud security solutions. Specific knowledge of cloud structure, identity and access management, predictive maintenance, and threat detection is crucial due to complexity of cloud environments.

The scarcity of experienced personnel capable of installing and monitoring cloud security measures hinders the effective implementation of robust security policies. Addressing the skills gap is vital for achieving the complete potential of cloud security solutions. The design of future market for cloud security will prioritize user experience and its usability. Logical interfaces, user-friendly workflows, and efficient management devices will aid in the effective implementation and administration of cloud safety procedures.

 Request a free sample copy or view report summary: Cloud Security Market Report

Cloud Security Market Report Highlights

Based on component, the services segment is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 14.5% over the forecast period. The global regulatory landscape's complexity will fuel demand for regulatory compliance and governance services. Service providers are expected to supply enterprises with customized options to meet compliance needs by navigating and complying with numerous privacy and data security standards

Based on solution, the Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) segment is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 13.9% over the forecast period. This growth is attributable to the advancement of cloud ecosystem. These solutions will connect effectively with various cloud environments, enabling multi-cloud and hybrid cloud structures while offering an integrated overview of credentials and access controls

Based on services, the managed services segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 18.2% over the forecast period. A preventive approach to threat detection and response will define the future of managed services. Managed service providers will use modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in real-time to evaluate patterns, detect abnormalities, and flag possible security incidents

Based on deployment, the hybrid segment is anticipated to register a significant CAGR of 13.5% over the forecast period. The focus on zero-trust security frameworks will grow in the future of hybrid cloud security. A standard perimeter-based security solution proves insufficient in a hybrid framework when data and applications are deployed across numerous sites

Based on enterprise size, the small & medium enterprises (SMEs) segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 15.5% over the forecast period. As SMEs adopt digitalization and cloud technology, the growing cloud security landscape presents difficulties and opportunities that will influence their approach to securing private information, ensuring company sustainability, and prompting the segment growth

Based on end-use, the healthcare segment is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 15.3% over the forecast period. The introduction of robust encryption techniques for data at rest and in transit, along with complex authentication processes ensures that only authorized employees have access to patient information and will be the future of cloud security in healthcare

The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 14.8% over the forecast period. The future of this region in the market will be defined by a deliberate alignment of cybersecurity measures with the region's technological targets

Cloud Security Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global cloud security market based on component, deployment, enterprise size, end-use, and region:

Cloud Security Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

Solution

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)

Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)

Services

Professional Services

Managed Services

Cloud Security Deployment Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

Private

Hybrid

Public

Cloud Security Enterprise Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

Large Enterprises

Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Cloud Security End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

BFSI

Retail & E-commerce

IT & Telecom

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Government

Aerospace & Defense

Energy & Utilities

Transportation & Logistics

Others

Cloud Security Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

UK

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

Australia

South Korea

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Argentina

Middle East and Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

South Africa

List of Key Players in the Cloud Security Market

Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Broadcom, Inc.

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Extreme Networks, Inc.

Fortinet, Inc.

F5, Inc.

Forcepoint

International Business Machines Corporation

Imperva

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Proofpoint, Inc.

Sophos Ltd.

Trellix

Zscaler, Inc.

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MDR: Erweiterter Managed Detection and Response-Dienst

Cybersecurity-Spezialist Bitdefender hat sein weiterentwickeltes Angebot für Managed-Detection-and-Response-Dienste vorgestellt. Unternehmen und Organisationen können ab sofort zwei verschiedene Stufen des Dienstes beziehen: MDR und MDR PLUS sind auf die spezifischen Bedürfnisse für die Kunden je nach Branche und Herkunftsort oder unter Berücksichtigung weiterer Risikofaktoren wie etwa der jeweiligen Supply Chain zugeschnitten. Bitdefender MDR überwacht sowie erkennt kontinuierlich Bedrohungen und reagiert auf sie. Darüber hinaus leistet das Dienstangebot aktives Threat Hunting. Sicherheitsanalysten leiten Kunden mit ihren Ratschlägen an und beraten sie zur Risikolage. Die zentrale Verwaltung der Dienste von einem einzigen Punkt aus erfolgt über die Bitdefender GravityZone-Plattform. Diese einheitliche Plattform zur Analyse des Sicherheitsstatus und der Risiken bietet fortschrittlichen Endpunktschutz einschließlich Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) sowie Cloud-Sicherheit: Dazu gehört das Cloud Security Posture Management durch GravityZone CSPM+. Gravity Zone CSPM+ bietet Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) und Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) in einer wirksamen und effizienten Kombination. SOCs: MDR-Experten mit Echtzeit-Informationen Die MDR-Dienste von Bitdefender leisten die Experten in den Security Operation Centers (SOCs) des Unternehmens in Nordamerika, Europa und Asien. Die SOCs sind miteinander verbunden und tauschen in Echtzeit Informationen zu Gefahren aus, welche das umfangreiche Bitdefender-Netzwerk sammelt: Hunderte von Millionen Sensoren sammeln kontinuierlich und global Daten zu Cyberrisiken weltweit. Darüber hinaus ziehen die Sicherheitsanalysten Informationen der Cybersicherheitspartner von Bitdefender sowie aus der Zusammenarbeit mit Strafverfolgungsbehörden in aller Welt heran. In jedem SOC unterstützen hochqualifizierte Sicherheitsanalysten, Threat-Hunting-Spezialisten und Ermittler die Kunden. Sie decken mit ihren Fähigkeiten die Support-Level 1 bis 3 ab, um Bedrohungen zu erkennen, zu verifizieren, einzudämmen und zu beseitigen, sobald sie auftreten. Bitdefender MDR bietet folgende Vorteile Rund-um-die-Uhr-Sicherheit Bitdefender MDR erkennt, überwacht und reagiert auf die Gefahren für die IT rund um die Uhr in jeder Region. Dafür nutzt der Dienst das Bitdefender-Netz an SOCs. Die Sicherheitsanalysten von Bitdefender wählen aus einem umfassenden Sortiment an vorab definierten Maßnahmen aus, um im Ereignisfall schnell und entschieden zu reagieren. So dämmen sie Bedrohungen ein, beseitigen die Gefahren und führen weitergehende Analysen durch. Jeweils ein dezidierter Security Account Manager (SAM) steht dem Kunden zu Diensten und kommuniziert mit dem Kunden so lange, bis der Sicherheitsvorfall gelöst ist. Effektives Threat Hunting Die Threat Hunter von Bitdefender können auch Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) aufspüren und entfernen, die sich bereits unbemerkt in Systemen befinden. Sie erkennen zudem Anomalien von Benutzern, von Applikationen oder von Dritten wie Partner oder Supply Chain. In teamübergreifender Zusammenarbeit mit den Bitdefender Labs nutzen die Threat Hunter Echtzeit-Bedrohungsdaten, um so einen aktuellen Schutz der Kundenumgebung sicherzustellen. Branchenführende Sicherheitsplattform / Robustes Reporting Bitdefender MDR-Dienste und Endpoint-Protection-Technologien werden über eine einzige Plattform ausgeführt, die von zahlreichen Branchenanalysten und unabhängigen Prüforganisationen als führend in mehreren Schlüsselkategorien, einschließlich Gefahrenabwehr, anerkannt ist. Intuitive Echtzeit-Dashboards bieten Analysen und Einblicke in die Sicherheitslage von IT-Umgebungen. Regelmäßige Berichte erschließen einen detaillierten Überblick über den Sicherheitsdienst, während Post-Mortem-Analysen ausführliche Informationen bieten, um Ereignisse zu verstehen, ihre Folgen für ein Unternehmen aufzuzeigen und Maßnahmen zum Vermeiden ähnlicher Ereignisse in der Zukunft vorschlagen. Bitdefender MDR PLUS bietet zusätzlich folgende Dienste Umfassendes Security Baselining und unternehmensspezifisches Threat Modeling Einzigartig im Vergleich zu den meisten MDR-Angeboten erstellt Bitdefender MDR PLUS eine Bedrohungsmodellierung, die auf zahlreichen Faktoren wie Größe, Branche, Marktsektor oder geographische Herkunft des Unternehmens basiert. Im Rahmen eines tiefgehenden Onboardings erstellen die Experten ein umfassendes Unternehmensprofil mit Rücksicht auf dessen spezifische Sicherheitsprobleme. Diese Baseline eines normalen Verhaltens dient dann als Grundlage, um Abweichungen zu erkennen und zu überwachen. Globale Threat-Intelligence-Feeds und -Analysen Bitdefender MDR PLUS nutzt einen umfassenden Threat Intelligence Lifecycle, um Cyber-Bedrohungen, geopolitische Aktivitäten und branchenspezifische Trends zu analysieren und die gewonnenen Erkenntnisse auf die Sicherheit der Kunden anzuwenden. Bitdefender nutzt zusätzlich zu seinen eigenen Informationen mehrere Quellen, wie etwa Cybersecurity-Partner und globale Strafverfolgungsbehörden aus aller Welt, um alle Bereiche einschließlich des Dark Web abzudecken. Überwachen von Dark Web und priorisierten Zielen (Priority Targets) Bitdefender MDR PLUS erweitert die Überwachung und den Schutz vor Gefahren über die herkömmliche Kunden-IT hinaus auf das Dark Web. Die Spezialisten der Cyber Intelligence Fusion Cell (CIFC)-Gruppe überwachen aktiv Bereiche des Dark Web, in denen kriminelle Akteure – sowie solche mit nationalstaatlichem Hintergrund – gestohlene Unternehmensdaten und geistiges Eigentum verkaufen, sich über Schwachstellen austauschen und Angriffe auf Unternehmen planen. MDR PLUS bietet mit Priority Targets die Sicht auf priorisierte Ziele in Echtzeit und setzt auf das zu schützende Ziel zugeschnittene Erkennungstechniken ein, um Risiken zu identifizieren. Dies erfolgt unter Berücksichtigung der Branche, der Marktposition eines Unternehmens oder zum Schutz wertvoller Assets. MDR entlastet interne Sicherheitsteams „Die wachsende Angriffsfläche, die Netzwerke, Applikationen, die Cloud und die Supply Chain umfasst, stellt interne Sicherheitsteams vor extreme Herausforderungen. Ihnen fehlt es oft an der notwendigen Technologie und den personellen Ressourcen, um mit den Angreifern Schritt zu halten und die notwendigen mehrschichtigen Defensivstrategien effektiv zu implementieren“, sagt Andrei Florescu, President und General Manager der Bitdefender Business Solutions Group. „Bitdefender MDR Services beseitigt diese Komplexität durch einen Rund-um-die-Uhr-Dienst, der unsere branchenführenden nativen Technologien zum Schutz von Endpunkten sowie globale Threat Intelligence mit dem aktiven Monitoring von Logins und Dashboards durch Elite-Sicherheitsanalysten verbindet, um Angriffe schnell zu stoppen.“ Laut Gartner ist „die Cyberbedrohungslandschaft ständig in Bewegung und die Komplexität der Angriffe auf Unternehmen nimmt zu. Den meisten Unternehmen fehlen die Ressourcen, das Budget oder die Bereitschaft, eine eigene SOC-Funktion rund um die Uhr aufzubauen und zu betreiben, die erforderlich ist, um sie beim Schutz und bei der Abwehr von Angriffen zu unterstützen, die immer größere Folgen und Schäden für den Betrieb verursachen. MDR-Dienste ermöglichen es Unternehmen, Gefahren besser zu erkennen und abzuwehren.“¹     Passende Artikel zum Thema Lesen Sie den ganzen Artikel

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Demystifying HRMS Jargon: A Comprehensive Glossary for HR Professionals

HR professionals must comprehend the terminology used in the quickly evolving field of Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS) to effectively navigate it. As a client or a business owner, it is important for you to know these terminologies, as it leads to better communication. This blog is the ideal resource for HR professionals and business owners alike, deconstructing key HRMS glossary terminologies.

Foundational HRMS Terminology

Human Resource Management System

A human resource management system is a software solution that unifies all HR tasks into a centralised system and is also the foundation of current HR operations. It simplifies complex procedures like online payroll, performance management, onboarding, and recruitment.

Human Capital Management (HCM)

Maximising the value of an organisation's workforce is the main goal of HCM. It emphasises the strategic importance of human resources and covers personnel management from hiring to retirement.

Employee Self-Service and Manager Self-Service

Employees can handle HR-related tasks on their own. Employees can retrieve pay stubs or update personal information thanks to ESS. Manager self-service, or MSS, gives managers access to these features, enabling them to effectively manage team-related HR procedures.

Core HR

Core HR, the cornerstone of the HRMS, is responsible for managing important employee data, including contact details, job descriptions, and organisational structures. It serves as the cornerstone for numerousHR processes which is done byhrms payroll software.

Technology and Software

Cloud-Based HRMS

A cloud-hosted system is one that can be accessed from anywhere in the world if you have a good internet connection. With cloud-based HRMS, you may have seamless updates, scalability, and flexibility without requiring hardware on-site.

On-premises HRMS

 Businesses host on-premises HRMS locally on their servers, in contrast to cloud-based systems.  Although it offers more control over data, infrastructure maintenance becomes necessary.

Integration

The procedure for integrating HRMS with other corporate systems, such as finance or customer relations, in order to optimise procedures and synchronise data flow.

Mobile HRMS

Users can access HR tasks on smartphones or tablets with an HRMS that is mobile-friendly, which makes it easier to conduct HR operations while on the road and increases employee engagement like Attendance software.

Functional Components

Personnel Administration

It involves maintaining personnel data to guarantee correct and up-to-date records, including personal information, work titles, and organisational structures.

Time and Attendance

Monitors the work hours, attendance, and departure of employees. It guarantees compliance with labour rules and facilitates the processing of payroll.

Payroll Management

Oversees the calculation and distribution of tax withholdings, deductions, and employee salaries, making sure that payments are made on time and accurately.

Benefits Management

Oversees the administration of employee perks such as retirement programmes, health insurance, and other benefits. It ensures that the workers receive the benefits they are legally entitled to.

Performance Management

Include procedures for establishing objectives, carrying out assessments, and giving feedback in order to improve worker performance and growth.

Employee Lifecycle Terms

Onboarding

Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into the organisation, including orientation, training, and socialisation.

Talent Acquisition

It involves all aspects of hiring and recruitment, from finding candidates to assisting with onboarding, with the goal of attracting and keeping top staff.

Succession Planning

Identifying and preparing staff members for leadership positions in the future will facilitate a seamless transfer of important responsibilities.

Offboarding

The procedure for handling a worker's departure from the company, which includes knowledge transfer and exit interviews,.

Conclusion

To sum up, HR professionals must become proficient in the HRMS glossary in order to effectively navigate the ever-changing field of human resource management. HR professionals may optimise HR procedures, make well-informed decisions, and contribute to the overall success of their organisations by being familiar with these essential terminologies. There are many different terms aside from the ones mentioned in this blog. Keep checking back for more information on new developments and trends in the HRMS industry.

If you are a business owner looking for HRMS software, you must check out Opportune HR. They are an award-winning HRMS software company in India. They are renowned for tailoring software according to the company's requirements. Their services include HRMS software, payroll software, HR experience, and SME HRMS. Visit their website to learn more about their services.